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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama goes back to where it all started today, making his final presidential speech in Chicago, where his political career got its start. He's expected to tell Americans not to lose faith in their future, no matter what they think about their next president. Obama says he leaves with two basic lessons: that Americans are fundamentally good, and that change can happen.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The first hearing is today for an appointee to President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet. Attorney general designee Sen. Jeff Sessions, is set to be questioned by his peers in a high-visibility Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hearing. He'll testify today. Supporters and opponents get their chance tomorrow. Opponents question his commitment to civil rights.
FORESTVILLE, Calif. (AP) — Round 2 is just ahead for Northern California and Nevada where downpours have already flooded roads, homes and vineyards and toppled a storied giant sequoia tree. Parts of Northern California were soaked by more than a foot of rain over a 72-hour period that ended early yesterday, but forecasters say another strong storm is bearing down on the region today.
BANGKOK (AP) — Unseasonal rains and surface runoff since New Year's Day in Thailand have resulted in deadly floods that left businesses paralyzed, schools closed and thousands of tourists stranded. The government says the severe flooding killed at least 25 people. Twelve provinces have been hit by the rain, affecting more than 1 million people. The Interior Ministry says Thailand's main north-south highway is impassable.
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — College football's first national championship rematch was even better than the original, with an incredible twist at the end. Deshaun Watson completed a touchdown pass to Hunter Renfrow with one second left and Clemson became the first team to beat Nick Saban's Alabama dynasty in a national title game, taking down the top-ranked Crimson Tide 35-31 in the College Football Playoff.
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